Part-Time Utility Coordinator for Transportation Projects

Accura Engineering; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Accura Engineering is seeking a Part-Time Utility Coordinator to support transportation and roadway projects in the Atlanta, GA area. The role acts as a liaison between designers, utility agencies, and project stakeholders, coordinating across GDOT projects from concept through construction.

The ideal candidate has strong technical leadership, 7+ years in transportation coordination, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's Degree preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 7 years of transportation experience in construction inspection, design, and/or utility coordination.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage tasks and projects efficiently.
• Demonstrated experience in client relations, decision-making, and leadership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective internal and external relationships.
• Willingness to develop business from new and existing clients.
• Ability to work in an office environment with occasional field site visits for progress reviews and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between designers, utility agencies, and project owners.
• Conduct and document utility coordination meetings, including meeting minutes and follow-up actions.
• Maintain records of all utility coordination activities.
• Communicate status updates to project teams regarding utility coordination.
• Manage pre-construction utility coordination for moderate to complex GDOT projects, including Concept, Preliminary Design, and Final Design phases.
• Administer utility coordination for Design-Build projects, Local Government Projects, and roadway contractors.
• Develop and process utility agreements, contract item agreements, and lighting agreements.
• Execute memorandums of understanding and conduct prior rights research.
• Assist with the administration of GDOT’s electronic permitting program (GPASS/GUPS).
• Develop and provide training for GDOT Districts and State Utilities Offices.
• Perform analyses for complex engineering and environmental projects.
• Demonstrate competency in field supervision, technical knowledge, and project management.
• Interpret findings accurately and identify inconsistencies or inappropriate results.
• Provide mentorship and training to subordinate staff.
• Assume full responsibility for managing large tasks or projects, including strategy development, budgeting, and project deliverables.
• Manage and communicate results, budgets, and schedules to clients, project managers, and operations teams.
• Ensure compliance with company administrative, financial, and safety policies.

Skills

Coordination leadership

Stakeholder liaison

Documentation

Project management

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Accura Engineering is seeking a Part-Time Utility Coordinator to support transportation and roadway projects in the Atlanta, GA area. The role acts as a liaison between designers, utility agencies, and project stakeholders, coordinating across GDOT projects from concept through construction.

The ideal candidate has strong technical leadership, 7+ years in transportation coordination, and excellent communication skills.